Dutch Course A2–B1: A2 to A2–B1 | Semi-intensive
In the A2-B1 course, you complete level A2 and begin working towards level B1. You will learn how to make phone calls, describe objects and events, talk about your future plans, and describe things in more detail.
In this extensive course, you finalise A2 level and start with B1. You’ll learn to make phone calls, talk about ongoing activities, discuss your future plans, describe past events, report incidents, and describe objects. You will practise grammar topics such as: ‘er’, ‘aan het … zijn’, word order (inversion and subordinate clauses), indirect speech, and the use of ‘zou(den)’.
We use the following study materials: Nederlands in Gang and Nederlands in Actie (including e-learning), the Van Dale Dutch Dictionary, the Lest Best YouTube channel (grammar videos), Quizlet, and the A2-B1 Study Guide from Lest Best.
During this course, you will complete various assessments and assignments on grammar, speaking, pronunciation and intonation, and vocabulary. After completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate with your results. We also assess your motivation and participation throughout the course. If these are sufficient, you may continue with the next course: Dutch B1.1.
- Extensive language course
- Personal guidance
- Final interview with tailored study advice
- Certificate with achieved learning results
These fees include the cost of study materials (varies per course).
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€ 1080
To register
€ 1080
To registerLocation: Utrecht
€ 1080
To register
€ 1080
To registerUtrecht, Rotterdam & Online
€ 1420
To register
€ 1420
To registerRotterdam
€ 1080
To register
€ 1080
To registerOnline
Course | Location | Course Price | €50 discount on 2nd course | €100 discount on 3rd course | €150 discount on 4th course |
6 weeks, 3 times a week (intensive) | Utrecht | €1.080 | €1.030 | €980 | €930 |
9 weeks, 2 times a week (semi-intensive) | Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online | €1.080 | €1.030 | €980 | €930 |
9 weeks, 3 times a week (extensive) | Rotterdam | €1.420 | €1.370 | €1.320 | €1.270 |
9 weeks, 2 times a week (evening program) | Online | €1.080 | €1.030 | €980 | €930 |
Admission Requirements
Due to the pace and nature of our courses, previous experience with learning a foreign language is a prerequisite for registration. In most cases, this will be English, but it may also be another foreign language, such as Spanish. We also expect participants to demonstrate sufficient commitment and motivation, as well as respect for commonly accepted norms and values in the Netherlands.
General Terms and Conditions
All our services are subject to the general terms and conditions and the code of conduct of the NRTO.
Course Fees and Discounts
All course fees listed exclude the cost of course materials (varies per course), unless otherwise specified. All course fees are exempt from VAT.
A €50 discount applies to each subsequent course. This discount increases up to a maximum of €150 per course (see the ‘Discounts’ tab). The discount is only valid for consecutive courses and expires if you temporarily stop studying at Lest Best.
Civic Integration & State Examination
New Civic Integration & State Examination courses start regularly throughout the year, so you never have to wait long to begin. At the end of each course, you can immediately register for the next one, which starts a week later.
Upcoming start dates:
Below is an overview of the start dates for our Civic Integration & State Examination courses:
Intensive | Utrecht | Rotterdam | Online |
2025 | 1 September 2025 | ||
20 October 2025 | |||
8 December 2025 | |||
Semi-intensive | Utrecht | Rotterdam | Online |
2025 | 2 September 2025 | 2 September 2025 | 1 September 2025 |
11 November 2025 | 11 November 2025 | 10 November 2025 | |
2026 | 10 February 2026 | 10 February 2025 | 9 February 2026 |
21 april 2026 | 21 April 2026 | 20 April 2026 | |
1 September 2026 | 1 September 2026 | 31 August 2026 | |
10 November 2026 | 10 November 2026 | 9 November 2026 | |
Extensive | Utrecht | Rotterdam | Online |
2025 | 2 September 2025 | ||
11 November 2025 | |||
2026 | 10 February 2026 | ||
21 April 2026 | |||
1 September 2026 | |||
10 November 2026 |
Civic Integration & State Examination
The Civic Integration and State Examination course is offered in Utrecht, Rotterdam, and online. Lesson days and times are fixed and are only changed in exceptional cases.
Schedule:
Below is an overview of the schedule for our Civic Integration and State Examination courses:
Utrecht | Intensive | Semi-intensive | Extensive |
A1 | 09:30-12:00 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
A2 | 09:30-12:00 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
A2-B1 | 09:30-12:00 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
B1.1 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
B1.2 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
B2.1 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 14.00-16.30 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
B2.2 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 14.00-16.30 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
Exam Training B1 | 9.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | 9.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
Exam Training B2 | 9.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | 9.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | |
Rotterdam | Intensive | Semi-intensive | Extensive |
A1 | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | ||
A2 | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | ||
A2-B1 | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | 09.30-12.00 uur | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | |
B1.1 | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | 09.30-12.00 uur | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | |
B1.2 | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | 09.30-12.00 uur | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | |
B2.1 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | ||
B2.2 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | ||
Exam Training B1 | 09.30-12.00 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | ||
Exam Training B2 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Tuesday and Thursday | ||
Online | Intensive | Semi-intensive | Extensive |
A1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | r | Monday and Thursday | ||
A2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday and Thursday | ||
A2-B1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday and Thursday | ||
B1.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday and Thursday | ||
B1.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday and Thursday | ||
B2.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday and Thursday | ||
B2.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday and Thursday | ||
Exam Training B1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday and Thursday | ||
Exam Training B2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday and Thursday |
€ 1080
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Number of lessons
18
Frequency
2 x per week
Study load
6 hours per week
Duration
9 weeks
Group size
12
Location
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Language
Dutch
E-learning
Yes
Certificat
Yes